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TUESDAY DEC 4, 2007
1:00pm - 5:00pm
COURSE OUTLINE
DESCRIPTION
An intensive course designed to provide the
attendee with the tools necessary to understand
the thermoprocessing of foods in the retort
pouch. A comparison of flexible vs. rigid
materials and its effect on processing will be
stressed in relation to the filling, loading and
running of the retort pouch. Retort Trays/Lids
will be included in the course. Discussion will
also be center on the roll of both federal and
military specification - their rationale and how
to meet these conditions, the role of a contract
package will be discussed and a full view of the
economic supply chain will be stressed for the
entire production cycle.
WHAT IS THE
RETORT POUCH/LID
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Food Product variables/ Preparations
Retort Pouch Types/ Configurations
Filing Methods
Air Removal procedures, se4al Closure Systems
Report Pouch Racks
DISCUSSION
1
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Retort Pouch Handling/ Distribution
Pouch Drying
Racking/ Unracking Systems
Pouch Removal Techniques
COFFEE
BREAK 3:30pm - 4:00pm
HEAT
STERILIZATION OF RETORT POUCHES
4:00pm - 4:30pm
DISCUSSION
2
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Inspection
Co-Packers
Government Military Specifications
COURSE
INSTRUCTOR - M. Magdy Hefnawy, PhD
M. Magdy Hefnawy, PhD is president of Ag-Tech
International, specializing in technology
transfer and food plant engineering. He has
worked as a Food Scientist and Director of R&D
and Operations for several companies including
SOPAKCO, Stokely Van Camp and Best Foods/ CPC
International (now Unilever). He is presently
engaged in UNICEF activities targeted toward the
victims of the Tsunami disaster.
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